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Eriksson will lead the Ivory Coast in the World Cup

Sven-Goran Eriksson

The well known Sven-Goran Eriksson, was announced this Sunday as new manager of the Ivory Coast that will be participating in group G with Brazil, Portugal and North Korea during the World Cup South Africa between June 11 and July 11.

”Sven-Goran Eriksson is the new coach of the Ivory Coast. He will lead the [...]

David Beckham Has Serious Achilles Tendon Injury

 

David Beckham Injury

Beckham has contracted a serious injury (rupture of the Achilles tendon) that will likely keep him out of the South Africa World Cup this summer. The England and AC Milan midfielder who got injured by himself soon realized the severity of the situation, as he tried to nurse his left heel (See Video [...]

Didier Drogba elected African Footballer of the Year

Didier Drogba Celebrating

The Ivory Coast international and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, was elected for the second time, African Footballer of the Year (2009), by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), replacing Emmanuel Adebayor of Togo, who was awarded the prize in 2008, during a gala in Accra, capital of Ghana.

Drogba, who had won the [...]

World Cup: Fat Bonus for Spain and England Players

550 thousand euros bonus if Spain wins

The Madrid newspaper El Mundo, announced that the 23 players from the Spanish national team will receive a bonus in the amount of 550 thousand euros if they win the 2010 World Cup.

Spain Celebrate Win

This bonus is more than double the 250 thousand that each member of the [...]

Banks and Currency

South African 100 Rand

The currency used in South Africa is called the “Rand”, whose symbol is an “R” and a forex denomination of “ZAR”. Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks or foreign exchange bureaus. Most of the main credit cards, like American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and Visa, being the most accepted [...]

Passports and Visas

Passport Requirements

Many of the countries participating in the 2010 South Africa World Cup do not need that its citizens get a visa to enter South Africa. It should also be noted that Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America

For [...]

Tips and Advice

Tips & Advice

Travelers who are planning to see the World Cup in South Africa should prepare themselves so as to be aware of some of the customs and laws that govern that country, as well as useful facts about traveling, eating out, exchange rates, health precautions, tipping, and many other helpful tips that can only help [...]

About South Africa

Camps Bay, Cape Town – South Africa

The Rainbow Nation as South Africa is often called, is a country with immense diversity, a rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, friendly people, and an abundance of wildlife. The exotic mixture of cultures and traditions, have blended together, as evidenced through its festivals, music and foods.

South Africa is [...]